Michael and Martina serve the Pinzgau valley in the state of Salzburg, Austria in church planting and music ministry. They also serve nationally with the organization Österreich Lobt (Austria Praises) dedicated to helping Austrians write and sing indigenous worship music. They have been serving with MSC since December 2001.

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U Chapel, Vancouver.

PRAYER ITEMS

Jun 2022

Over 500,000 times

The videos posted on YouTube with testimonies from the evangelistic campaign in Salzburg have already been viewed over 500,000 times! Please pray for those who have watched, that the seeds…

Jan 2022

Many opportunities

Our Campaign of Hope was a success. Videos posted to YouTube with people’s testimonies were viewed over 230,000 times in November. The campaign provided us with many opportunities to talk to our…

Nov 2021

“Campaign of Hope”

There has been a significant increase in depression rates here, especially among the young. We have embarked on a three-week “Campaign of Hope” with other local churches. There will be…

Jul 2021

English camps again

We would so appreciate your prayers for us the next two weeks. Michael will be attending two weeks of English camps again, the first week as the speaker, the second…

Jan 2021

Missing pieces

The most significant missing pieces of our ministry during COVID-19 have been the gospel choir and worship band. We have not been able to hold any concerts since September, but…

Jul 2020

Kids’ summer camps

The government has finally decided to allow kids’ summer camps to happen. Camps this year are July 11-25. Six teenage girls from Mittersill will be attending the camp near Salzburg.…

Jan 2020

Quite different

We had a sing along concert in which we projected the words on a screen and invited people to sing with us. It was quite different for people to come…

Aug 2019

A difficult camp

The first week of English camp with the younger campers was the most difficult camp I have ever been involved in. There were many kids from broken families. Please pray…

Jul 2019

3-day prayer walk

There was a 3-day prayer walk last month through Pinzgau. As we walked and prayed with other believers, we were encouraged. We have sensed a greater openness to the Gospel…

Jan 2019

English Camp

The outpouring of the Spirit we experienced at English Camp has continued to bear fruit in the lives of the teens. Not only have they kept in touch but have…

Jul 2018

Hochmoorstüberl

Martina continues to meet with various asylum-seekers, developing good relationships. She is also preparing a ladies’ retreat which will take place at the Hochmoorstüberl on August 4. Many women have…

Mar 2018

Teaching German

Martina continues her work teaching German to immigrants and refugees. Martina and Naomi are visiting refugee families in their homes on a regular basis and giving them practical help. The…

Oct 2017

Gospel concert

We praise the Lord for the recent amazing opportunity of a gospel concert performance. Musically, it was one of our best concerts. We pray that this would ultimately result in…

Jul 2017

English camps

This week and next week, 16-22 of July I am speaking at two English Camps for kids, the first week junior high aged and the second high school aged. I’ll…

Jun 2017

Gospel Choir Concert

The Gospel Choir Concert in Lienz was a success. Pray for the seeds that have been planted. The concert brought together Christians from throughout the valley and has become an…

Mar 2017

Nominal

Through the Gospel Choir work the Lord has provided an amazing way to sow widely to our still-nominal choir members and also to the public. Our goal is to have…

Oct 2016

A great way

The people who attended our concert seemed to enjoy themselves. Good news about God and His love for us was communicated. If you were to say some of those things…

Potts, Michael & Martina